Manager, Facilities Engineering

Crayola International; Easton, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Potential

401k with company match

Healthcare benefits

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Employee events

Job summary

Crayola LLC in Easton, PA seeks a Manager of Facilities Engineering to lead a diverse team responsible for the reliability, safety, and performance of facility systems. You will guide mechanical, electrical, BAS, and building automation initiatives to support operations and capital projects.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long-term planning, including asset lifecycle analyses and prioritization of infrastructure investments.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical required; ABET-accredited preferred.
• MS in engineering or PE license in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities engineering or large-scale facilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading facility and infrastructure projects.
• Broad knowledge of commercial building design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
• Strong background in mechanical systems and HVAC; energy conservation.
• Deep understanding of electrical systems, protection, and compliance.
• Knowledge of BAS, controls architecture, and system integration.
• Facility condition assessments, asset lifecycle analysis, and capital planning.
• Project management: budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary facilities engineering team.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership for building infrastructure systems.
• Develop, implement, and sustain electrical programs and safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and internal safety policies.
• Oversee BAS to improve performance, energy efficiency, and visibility.
• Direct preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead long-term capital planning and asset lifecycle evaluations.
• Manage the facility's capital budget and project execution.
• Oversee engineering and construction projects with proper scope and schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement in energy management and facility modernization.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

BAS

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Team development

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

ABET-accredited

MS in engineering / PE license

Tools

CMMS

BAS platforms

Engineering software

Job description

Crayola has inspired children to express their creativity since 1903. Crayolians take pride in fulfilling our mission of helping parents and educators raise creatively alive children around the world. Join our team and be part of an iconic brand that develops quality art products and experiences that are loved by families and preferred by teachers. Our company culture is mission focused, and encourages fun, collaboration, transparency, and helping others. Crayola believes our workforce benefits from a broad spectrum of diverse ideas and perspectives which enables us to understand our consumers better.

Manager, Facilities Engineering, Easton, PA (Onsite Position)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Manager, Facilities Engineering oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for the reliability, safety, and performance of all facility systems. The role provides strategic and technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, and building automation systems, ensuring strong preventive maintenance and continuous improvement. A key focus is developing and sustaining comprehensive electrical engineering and safety programs that meet all regulatory requirements. The manager also leads long‑term capital planning, asset lifecycle analysis, and infrastructure investment prioritization while managing the facility capital budget. Through effective leadership and technical expertise, this role ensures that facilities and critical infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary facilities engineering team, including electrical, mechanical, project engineering, space planning, facility technicians, and power industrial fleet technicians, ensuring strong performance, engagement, and technical capability.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership for all building infrastructure systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, building automation systems (BAS), and architectural elements.
• Develop, implement, and sustain comprehensive electrical programs, including electrical system design standards, documentation, preventive maintenance, and electrical safety programs that meet all regulatory and industry requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and internal safety policies, driving a culture of proactive risk mitigation, system reliability, and disciplined engineering practices.
• Oversee the development, optimization, and management of building automation systems (BAS) to improve system performance, energy efficiency, operational visibility, and long‑term reliability.
• Direct the execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime, extend asset life, and ensure safe, efficient facility operations.
• Lead long‑term capital planning efforts, including facility condition assessments, asset lifecycle evaluations, and prioritization of infrastructure investments aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage the facility’s infrastructure and services capital budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources, cost control, and timely execution of capital projects.
• Oversee engineering and construction projects, ensuring proper scope development, technical accuracy, schedule adherence, budget compliance, and alignment with facility standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, sustainability, energy management, and the modernization of facility systems and processes.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required. From an ABET‑accredited institution, preferred.

Advanced degree (MS) in engineering, engineering management, or a related field, preferred or a Professional Engineer (PE) license in lieu of an advanced degree.

Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities engineering, infrastructure management, or large‑scale commercial/industrial facility operations.

Demonstrated experience leading facility and infrastructure projects, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle management.

Broad‑based knowledge of all phases of commercial building design, construction, operations, and maintenance, including applicable building codes and industry standards.

Strong background in mechanical systems and HVAC, including system design, operation, troubleshooting, energy conservation strategies, and integration with energy management systems.

Deep understanding of electrical systems, including distribution, protection, preventive maintenance, electrical safety programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), controls architecture, system optimization, and integration with mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

Familiarity with facility condition assessments, asset lifecycle analysis, and capital planning methodologies.

Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight.

Ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering and technical workforce, fostering high performance and accountability.

Strong analytical and diagnostic skills for evaluating complex mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls, and BAS issues and determining effective solutions.

Skilled in developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.

Ability to interpret and apply building codes, electrical safety standards, and environmental/occupational regulations.

Strong financial acumen, including the ability to develop, manage, and optimize capital and operating budgets.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to executives, engineers, technicians, and external partners.

Demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions regarding infrastructure investments, risk mitigation, and long‑term facility planning.

Proficiency with engineering software, CMMS systems, BAS platforms, and standard office applications.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services – automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Crayola is committed to providing competitive market compensation. Our pay ranges are established using reliable market data and consider factors such as job responsibilities, industry benchmarks, and geographic location.

Individual starting pay is determined by a candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications. This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan as per plan guidelines. For a full list of Crayola benefits, please visit https://www.crayola.com/company/employee-benefits .

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